COVID-19 Increases the Urgency to Upgrade Skills and Prepare for a New World of Work
In Sri Lanka, an effort to match education with the skills needed in the workplace provides valuable lessons for the future of work.
Child’s Play: The Surprising Gender Gap in Children’s Leisure Time
As the world commemorates International Youth Day, governments should consider targeted policies, and cultural changes, to address the differences in leisure time among girls and boys.
Can Online Learning in Nepal Outlive the COVID-19 Pandemic?
In Nepal, an online learning system introduced by the government during the pandemic should be expanded so that it enhances education for years to come.
Boosting Competitiveness through Skills Development in Uzbekistan
More available skills at a low cost will help young Uzbeks make the most of their education.
Blog Poll: Asia Needs More Financial Literacy to Ensure Future Prosperity
For over a third of the respondents, expanding financial literacy is crucial in Asia, where many poor people don’t use basic financial services because they don’t understand them properly.
Blending Education and Technology to Help Schools Through the Pandemic
Here are five key areas where EdTech solutions can help countries transition their short-term education solutions to the medium and long-term.
Asia's Governments Need to Act Now on Scarring Effects of School Closures
Profound impacts are already being felt due to school closures in Asia. Urgent action is needed to limit further damage to students and the broader economy.
Asia Needs to Invest More in Education, Skills Development and Human Resources
Asia and the Pacific face challenges in reforming education and skills development but there are also real opportunities.
An Innovative Girls’ Scholarship Program in Bangladesh Provides School Re-Opening Lessons
Bangladesh not only kept girls in school but improved their lives on multiple levels with a simple, low-cost stipend program. It offers valuable insights for school systems around the world struggling with the pandemic.
After COVID-19: The Coming Upheaval in Higher Education
Universities that adopt quality online learning, forge significant partnerships, and demonstrate results in preparing students of all ages for work in a technology-driven economy, stand the best chance of thriving after the pandemic.